Houston sports in the 1980s

John Boyd

Nolan Ryan dominated in the Dome, Craig Biggio made his debut, the Rockets began a dynasty and the Oilers returned to relevance. These were the 1980s' top players and storylines.

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Bubba McDowell

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Bubba McDowell #25 of the Houston Oilers lines up during a football game against the Chicago Bears on October 15, 1989 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Oilers won 33-28. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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Bubba McDowell

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Bubba McDowell #25 of the Houston Oilers lines up during a football game against the Chicago Bears on October 15, 1989 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Oilers won 33-28. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)